2026-01-09 00:40:26

#密码资产动态追踪 $BTC $ZEC $XRP Holders, take note—have you clarified the legal boundaries?

Recently, a judicial case worth paying attention to has emerged. The Shanghai Second Intermediate Court’s new perspective made things quite clear: if you buy, sell, or hold coins on your own, generally there’s no big problem. But here’s the trap—do not get involved in "currency exchange services." Once you do, it’s easy to become an "accomplice."

The core logic is actually very simple. This time, the court clearly separated "individual coin trading" from "helping others exchange coins." If you operate virtual currency transactions on your own, that’s a personal act, and you bear the risks; but if you knowingly assist others in illegal foreign exchange or money laundering, and help them exchange virtual currencies, the nature of your actions changes completely. Two words—assistance.

Who does this impact the most? Those involved in OTC trading, proxy buying, or matchmaking services. Do you think it’s just "helping a little" and that’s fine? Wrong. Once the source of funds is unclear, the law won’t care whether it’s an "innocent mistake"—you’ll be directly caught in a criminal chain. The key points for judgment are: "Are you aware?" + "Are you providing assistance?" If both are true, trouble is imminent.

In plain terms, the law is now closely monitoring "underground currency exchange" and "cross-border money laundering"—these gray-area services. Ordinary coin holders are still safe for now, but once you start participating in fund transfers, you’re crossing the red line.

A warning to those still acting as currency exchange intermediaries—it's time for self-examination. The trend has shifted; laws are cracking down on all kinds of "financial services" that skirt the edges. Don’t risk yourself just for a small fee.

Honestly, when we trade, does anyone really check the source of the other party’s funds? Share your thoughts in the comments and remind each other.

(This content only conveys public judicial opinions and does not constitute investment or legal advice.)

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BlockchainTalker

· 11h ago

actually, fundamentally speaking—the distinction here between personal hodling vs. facilitating exchange is basically game theory applied to legal liability. you're either a player or a dealer, no middle ground anymore.

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 01-09 01:07

Can't hold it anymore, OTC guys really need to take a look at this... The cost of knowingly and deliberately offending is now too high.

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WalletInspector

· 01-09 01:06

Hey, the OTC guys should be panicking now. This time, the law is really taking action. Playing with coins by yourself is fine, but once you get involved in currency exchange, you're done. The boundaries are drawn pretty strictly here. Funds with unclear sources are directly considered accomplices. Brothers, just wash up and go to sleep. People who knowingly commit offenses are the worst; the law doesn't listen to your explanations at all. This crackdown is quite intense. Those working as intermediaries should seriously consider changing careers. Who the hell actually checks the source of funds when we trade? That's just how reality is. Holding coins normally is fine, but don't think those small fees from being an intermediary are worth it. Basically, they are just targeting gray-area services. Don't get involved in currency exchange or money laundering. The red line is now too close under your feet. I advise everyone to do a self-check.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-09 01:02

The point is well made; the OTC folks really need to wake up.

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-09 00:57

It's fine to play around yourself, just don't help people with money laundering.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-09 00:55

Once this case was out, I knew trouble was coming. The OTC guys should really be panicking now. It's fine to play with coins yourself, but definitely don't think about cheating the system. Whether or not your source of funds is investigated is one thing; what the court cares about is whether you "know" or not. That's the real vulnerability.

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